KPJY

VFR

PINCKNEYVILLE/DU QUOIN

PINCKNEYVILLE · ILLINOIS

Elev
400.4'
Longest RWY
3,999'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR09:23Z
Satellite top-down sketch of KPJY PINCKNEYVILLE/DU QUOIN showing runway layout — runways 18/36
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KPJY
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
800.4'
MSL · field 400.4' + 400 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KPJY

KPJY does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KMDH (SOUTHERN ILLINOIS) · 13.1 NM away. Conditions at KPJY may differ.

METAR · KMDH

Observed 09:23Z

KMDH 120923Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT029 OVC038 22/22 A2995 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE-W RAE17 P0000 T02220217
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
22°C / 22°C
Altimeter
29.95 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,299 ft
Ceiling
3,800 ft AGL
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
6 NM SE
VFR sectional
ST LOUIS
Pattern altitude
400 ft AGL · 800 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZKC · KANSAS CITY
NOTAM facility
STL (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
STEPHEN MOSS
Address
721 PAWNEE DRIVE, DU QUOIN IL 62832-2557

Flight service · Hours

FSS STL
SAINT LOUIS1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • IREG

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
Calm
RWY 18
181°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 181° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 800 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36181° / 1°3,999 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
18PAPI 2-box left(3°)
36PAPI 2-box left(3°)14', road, 488' from thr, 293' R of cntrln, slope 20

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KPJY PINCKNEYVILLE/DU QUOIN in PINCKNEYVILLE, ILLINOIS, showing runways 18/36 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 18
KPJY · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Other services
INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • FOR SVC CALL ACFT MAINT, 618-443-2002.
  • ULTRALIGHT OPS ON AND INVOF ARPT.
  • WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • FUEL IS SELF SVC WITH CREDIT CARD.
  • FOR EMERG CALL POLICE DEPT 618-357-8231 OR 911.
  • ULTRALIGHT TKOF AND LDG OPS ON GRASS ON WEST SIDE OF RWY.
  • FOR CD CTC KANSAS CITY ARTCC AT 913-254-8508.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 18 & 36. MIRL RWY 18/36 PRESET TO LOW INTST, TO INCR INTST & ACTVT - CTAF.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 18RWY 18 PAPI UNUSBL BYD 8 DEGS RIGHT OF CNTRLN.

Other notes

  • TPA: 400 FT AGL ULTRALIGHTS, 800 FT AGL ALL OTR ACFT.

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KPJY

Answer card
ICAO
KPJY
Name
PINCKNEYVILLE/DU QUOIN
Location
PINCKNEYVILLE, ILLINOIS
Elevation
400.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
800.4 ft MSL (400 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 3,999 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Pinckneyville/Du Quoin Airport (KPJY) sits in Pinckneyville, Illinois. Field elevation is 400.4 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 18/36, at 3,999 ft. It is a non-towered field. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is 400 ft AGL for ultralights. It is 800 feet AGL for all other aircraft. That puts the standard pattern at 800.4 ft MSL for most traffic. Runway 18/36 has runway end identifier lights. The medium intensity lights are preset to low intensity. Use the CTAF to increase intensity and activate them.

Sparta Aero Service is on the field. It carries 100LL. Fuel is self-service with credit card. Ultralight operations occur on and near the airport. Ultralight takeoffs and landings use the grass on the west side of the runway. Wildlife is also reported on and in the vicinity of the airport, so keep a sharp scan on taxi, takeoff and landing. If you need clearance delivery, contact Kansas City ARTCC. Runway 18 also has a published PAPI note. It is unusable beyond 8 degrees right of centerline. For a first-time arrival, plan for a quiet non-towered pattern. Verify lighting before night ops. Expect mixed traffic with ultralights.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KPJY for normal aircraft?
Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL for all other aircraft. That equals 800.4 ft MSL at this field.
What is the ultralight pattern altitude at KPJY?
Ultralights use 400 ft AGL. That equals 800.4 ft MSL at this airport.
Does KPJY have a control tower?
No. KPJY is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Is there an ILS at KPJY?
No ILS approaches are published at KPJY. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What runway is available at KPJY and how long is it?
KPJY has one runway. It is 18/36 and it is 3,999 ft long.
Which FBO is on the field at KPJY?
Sparta Aero Service is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL. Call (618) 443-2002 for current service details.
Is self-serve fuel available at KPJY?
Yes. Published remarks say fuel is self-service with credit card. Sparta Aero Service is listed on field for 100LL.
What should I know before a night arrival at KPJY?
Runway end identifier lights are active on 18 and 36. The medium intensity lights are preset to low intensity. Use CTAF to increase intensity and activate them.

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